Samuel Johnson, The vanity of human wishes; with eight etchings by Denis Tegetmeier; edited with an introduction by Matthew Hodgart (Rampant Lions, 1984), 1929-1984
Scope and Contents
Copy for a projected edition by Douglas Cleverdon ca. 1930 (stats of 1784 edition, galley proofs; in a folder marked 'Douglas' original texts'); copy edited by Matthew Hodgart (typescript in 2 copies, 1 pasted up into pages, dated 1969); his copy for Introduction typescript, dated 1984); copies of the printed etchings, some signed and dated 1929 (in a folder marked 'spare plates'); layouts; partial paste-ups; various paste-ups and trial settings; miniature dummy; artwork for title; drawing of decorated paper for cover; draft copy for prospectus; correspondence with Will and Sebastian Carter; with etchings of the George Leblanc workshop, Paris. Correspondents include Atelier George Leblanc (M. Lallier), The Johnson Society (John D. Austin, Mary Salloway), Douglas Cleverdon, Louis G. Cowan, Matthew Hodgart, Denis Tegetmeier, Petra Tegetmeier, Thomas Ross & Son (Frances Pomeroy), William Dawson & Sons Ltd (Ian Williams); Woolnough Fine Binding (Derek Allen).
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1984
Creator
- From the Fonds: Rampant Lions Press (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
2 envelope(s) (2 envelopes)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk